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How to Make Simple Syrup and a Mint Julep Recipe

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Simple syrup is an ingredient used in many cocktails like Mint Juleps, Daiquiris, Hurricanes, Mojitos and more! This tutorial is so easy and will show you How to Make Simple Syrup for cocktail recipes, coffee drinks and even homemade sodas!

How to Make Simple Syrup

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Here in Kentucky, we are gearing up for the Kentucky Derby in May, which means we will be making the official drink of the Derby, the Mint Julep! Mint Juleps are simple to make with bourbon, simple syrup and mint leaves, so I thought it would be a good idea to share how I make simple syrup to keep on hand for homemade cocktails. I’ve also used this simple syrup to sweeten coffee drinks and make my own lattes. It’s so “simple” to make with two ingredients and can be flavored as well!

Homemade Simple Syrup

What you will need:

1 cup of water

2 cups of sugar

airtight container for storage

Here is quick step-by-step video that I put together showing How to Make Homemade Simple Syrup and a Mint Julep…

Now onto the photos and steps…

 

pouring sugar into a pot

Step 1:  Pour two cups of sugar into a pot.

water being poured into a pot

Step 2:  Add one cup of water.

boiling simple syrup

Step 4:  Bring to a boil.

Step 5:  Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 -15 minutes.

pouring homemade simple syrup into a glass jar

Step 6:  Allow the syrup to cool and pour into an airtight container or jar. I prefer using Ball jars for storing mine.

This Homemade Simple Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. To prolong the shelf life of your Homemade Simple Syrup, add 1 tablespoon of vodka and stir well.

Homemade Simple Syrup Recipe

This homemade simple syrup makes a great gift for cocktail lovers…just imagine tucking a beautiful jar into a basket along with fresh ingredients like mint and some bourbon to make a festive Kentucky Derby Gift Basket! Or get creative and put together a cocktail lover’s basket with this simple syrup, a cocktail shaker, a muddler, a jigger and some cute cocktail glasses! This is a gift even the men in your life would enjoy!

Mint Julep Cocktail

Use this delicious Simple Syrup in one of my favorite cocktails, the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep!

Black-Eyed Susan Cocktail

Or try another favorite cocktail of mine, the official drink of the Preakness, the Black-Eyed Susan!

 

 

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  1. Sue Davison says

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    Do you have flavored syrup recipes for hot coffee or hot or iced tea like cinnamon or orange or peppermint?

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I’m Jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that I make changes in my home in the hopes that it will spark the creativity in someone else! I love to share DIY projects, crafts, simple recipes and cleaning tips too! Read More…

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